On 17 August, one of the matches of the Football Conference League took place. Maribor (Slovenia) and Fenerbahce (Istanbul) met.
Conference League
Maribor (Slovenia ) - Fenerbahce (Istanbul) - 0:3 (0:1)
Goals: İ. Kahveci (17), S. Szymański (77), Tadic (79)
Warnings: X. Boring (26), S. Akaydin (34), M. Milec (48), L. Uskokovic (56).
In an exciting football match in the UEFA Europa Conference League at the Ludski Vrt Stadium, Maribor faced Fenerbahce. The match showed excellent play, with both teams displaying their skill and determination. Despite a tense first half, Fenerbahce ended up winning with a score of 0:3. At the beginning of the match, both teams were eager to win. However, Fenerbahçe took the lead as early as the 17th minute. I.K. Kahveci scored a fantastic goal to put his team ahead. Maribor fought back but their efforts were stifled when X. Skuka was yellow carded in the 26th minute. In the 32nd minute, Maribor had a great opportunity to equalise when a penalty was awarded. Unfortunately, A. Jakupovic failed to convert the penalty and the score remained unchanged. The tension on the pitch continued to grow, resulting in a yellow card for Fenerbahce player S. Akaydin in the 34th minute. At half-time both teams regrouped and worked out a strategy for the second half. Maribor made the first substitution, replacing A. Pichler with M. Lausic. Fenerbahçe also made a substitution: S. Akaydin was replaced by A. Djiku. Djika. At the start of the second half, Maribor were determined to turn the tide of the game. However, their hopes were undermined when M. Milek received a yellow card in the 48th minute.
Maribor's frustration continued to grow when L. Uskokovic was also yellow carded in the 56th minute. In order to energise the game, Maribor made a second substitution in the 58th minute: J. Ilicic came on in place of H. Skuka. Ilicic. Despite their efforts, Fenerbahce remained resolute and made their own substitutions: F. Kadioglu replaced M. Muldur and M. Batshuayi came on in place of U. Nayir in the 69th minute. In the 77th minute, Fenerbahçe consolidated their lead with a goal from S. Szymanski, which further increased their lead. Szymanski, which further increased the gap between the teams. Just a minute later, Fenerbahce struck again, this time by D. Tadic. In the final minutes of the match Maribor made the last substitution: J. Repas came on instead of A. Antolin. Repas. Fenerbahce also made a substitution: M. Zajc replaced B. Elmaz. Despite Maribor's best efforts, Fenerbahce maintained their dominance until the final whistle, winning with an impressive 0:3. The match showed the skill and determination of both teams, and Fenerbahçe were the deserved winners. Maribor fought hard, but lacked the finishing touch that Fenerbahce displayed throughout the game. The UEFA Europa Conference League continues to delight with exciting football events, and matches like this only demonstrate the immense talent of European football.
| Maribor | Fenerbahce | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 9 | Kicks | 16 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 10 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty area | 6 |
| 13 | Offences | 10 |
| 5 | Corners | 4 |
| 3 | Offsides | 4 |
| 40% | Ball possession | 60% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 396 | Total assists | 582 |
| 342 | Accurate assists | 522 |
| 86% | Passing accuracy | 90% |